"Because if you really respect me, you would be more considerateand would not try to manipulate me."

"I don't try to manipulate you".

"Yes you do."

"I don't see how all this feud would lead usto a better relationship", he said.

"If you care, it will. And my refusal clears the way for understanding each other better. It opens the door to a greater love, because if you really love me, you care about meand respect my right to say no to you".